When it comes to explosive T20 batting, Major League Cricket (MLC) has consistently delivered jaw-dropping scoreboards.
The San Francisco Unicorns hold the record for the highest team total in MLC history, smashing an extraordinary 269/5 in just 20 overs against Washington Freedom in June 2025. From Oakland to Dallas and Lauderhill, MLC franchises have rewritten the batting record books season after season.
This listicle breaks down every top team total, the match context behind each innings, and what makes MLC one of the most batting-friendly T20 leagues on the planet.
Complete List of Highest Team Totals in Major League Cricket
Here is the full ranked table of the top 10 highest scores ever posted in MLC history:
| Rank | Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Opposition | Ground | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco Unicorns | 269/5 | 20.0 | 13.45 | Washington Freedom | Oakland | Won | 12 Jun 2025 |
| 2 | San Francisco Unicorns | 246/4 | 20.0 | 12.30 | MI New York | Dallas | Won | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Knight Riders | 243/3 | 19.0 | 12.78 | San Francisco | Lauderhill | Won | 6 Jul 2025 |
| 4 | Seattle Orcas | 238/7 | 20.0 | 11.90 | MI New York | Dallas | Won | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 5 | MI New York | 237/4 | 20.0 | 11.85 | Seattle Orcas | Dallas | Lost | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 6 | San Francisco Unicorns | 233 | 18.5 | 12.37 | Los Angeles | Lauderhill | Lost | 6 Jul 2025 |
| 7 | Washington Freedom | 223/3 | 19.4 | 11.33 | Texas Super Kings | Dallas | Won | 22 Jun 2025 |
| 8 | Texas Super Kings | 223/4 | 20.0 | 11.15 | MI New York | Dallas | Won | 29 Jun 2025 |
| 9 | Texas Super Kings | 220/6 | 20.0 | 11.00 | Washington Freedom | Dallas | Lost | 22 Jun 2025 |
| 10 | San Francisco Unicorns | 219/8 | 20.0 | 10.95 | Los Angeles | Oakland | Won | 14 Jun 2025 |
1. San Francisco Unicorns: 269/5 vs Washingt-on Freedom | Oakland | 12 Jun 2025
The highest score ever recorded in Major League Cricket, this innings was nothing short of breathtaking.
San Francisco posted 269/5 at a run rate of 13.45, making it the most destructive batting display in MLC history. Played at Oakland, the Unicorns completely dismantled the Washington Freedom attack and went on to win the match comfortably.
Key highlights:
- Run rate of 13.45 — the highest in this top-10 list
- Only 5 wickets lost across the full 20 overs
- A convincing win that showcased SF’s batting depth
2. San Francisco Unicorns: 246/4 vs MI New York | Dallas | 23 Jun 2025
The Unicorns struck again in Dallas, putting up 246/4 against MI New York at a run rate of 12.30.
This was another match-winning innings, confirming San Francisco’s status as the most dangerous batting unit in MLC 2025. Losing only 4 wickets across 20 overs highlighted their consistent top and middle-order firepower.
3. Los Angeles Knight Riders: 243/3 vs San Francisco | Lauderhill | 6 Jul 2025
Los Angeles Knight Riders put on a stunning show in Lauderhill, posting 243/3 in just 19 overs at a rate of 12.78.
Notably, they achieved this score with one over to spare, meaning the run rate was even more devastating in real time. This was the Knight Riders’ best batting performance in MLC history and resulted in a match-winning total.
Key highlights:
- Only 19 overs needed for 243 runs
- Just 3 wickets lost — a dominant top-order performance
- Won the match, proving their Lauderhill fortress advantage
4. Seattle Orcas: 238/7 vs MI New York | Dallas | 27 Jun 2025
Seattle Orcas came in at 4 with a superb 238/7 in 20 overs against MI New York.
Despite losing 7 wickets, Seattle’s lower-middle order held firm to cross 235+. This match in Dallas was a high-octane contest, and, remarkably, MI New York responded with 237/4 in the same game (see #5 below), making it one of the highest-scoring games in MLC history.
5. MI New York: 237/4 vs Seattle Orcas | Dallas | 27 Jun 2025
The same Dallas match produced MI New York’s 237/4, which is the fifth-highest total in MLC history, and yet it wasn’t enough to win.
Seattle’s 238/7 edged them out in one of the most extraordinary T20 contests the league has witnessed. This game alone featured two top-5 totals in MLC record books.
Why this match stands out:
- Combined total of 475 runs in a single T20 match
- MI New York’s 237/4 at a rate of 11.85 was not enough to win
- Demonstrates how batting-friendly the Dallas ground has become
6. San Francisco Unicorns: 233 vs Los Angeles | Lauderhill | 6 Jul 2025
In the same Lauderhill fixture that produced LA’s 243/3, San Francisco replied with 233 all out in 18.5 overs, a rate of 12.37.
Despite scoring 233, they fell short, making this one of the rare instances in MLC history where a team posted 230+ and still lost. It underlines how a total of 243 was simply too far out of reach.
7. Washington Freedom: 223/3 vs Texas Super Kings | Dallas | 22 Jun 2025
Washington Freedom’s 223/3 in 19.4 overs was a chasing masterclass.
Needing to overhaul Texas’s strong total, they crossed the line with 2 balls to spare at a rate of 11.33. The fact that they achieved 223 while batting second makes this innings all the more impressive, proving Washington’s depth as a batting side in MLC 2025.
8. Texas Super Kings: 223/4 vs MI New York | Dallas | 29 Jun 2025
Texas Super Kings posted 223/4 in 20 overs against MI New York in Dallas to register a match-winning total.
The Super Kings tied with Washington Freedom’s 223 (Rank #7) in raw score but secured the eighth spot based on run rate (11.15 vs 11.33). Dallas has clearly become the high-scoring capital of MLC.
9. Texas Super Kings: 220/6 vs Washington Freedom | Dallas | 22 Jun 2025
An interesting entry, Texas Super Kings posted 220/6 in the same fixture where Washington chased 223 (Rank #7).
This means Texas put up 220 first but lost, while Washington chased 223 successfully. Two massive totals, one extraordinary game.
10. San Francisco Unicorns: 219/8 vs Los Angeles | Oakland | 14 Jun 2025
Rounding out the top 10, San Francisco Unicorns posted 219/8 in 20 overs at Oakland against Los Angeles Knight Riders.
Losing 8 wickets shows the match had its dramatic moments, but the Unicorns still crossed 219 and took the win, further cementing their reputation as MLC’s premier batting powerhouse.
Which Teams Feature Most in MLC’s Highest Totals?
| Team | Appearances in Top 10 |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Unicorns | 4 |
| Texas Super Kings | 2 |
| Seattle Orcas | 1 |
| MI New York | 1 |
| Los Angeles Knight Riders | 1 |
| Washington Freedom | 1 |
San Francisco Unicorns dominate this list with 4 of the top 10 highest scores in MLC history, including the top two.
Key Takeaways: What MLC’s Highest Totals Tell Us
- Dallas is the highest-scoring venue — 6 of the top 10 totals were scored there
- Scoring 220+ doesn’t guarantee a win — three teams (MI New York, Texas, San Francisco) posted 220+ and still lost
- San Francisco Unicorns are MLC’s most explosive batting unit, appearing four times in the top 10
- The 27 Jun 2025 Dallas game was the highest-aggregate T20 match in MLC history (475 combined runs)
- Run rates above 13 have only been achieved once in MLC — by SF Unicorns in their record 269/5 innings
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Conclusion: San Francisco Unicorns Hold MLC’s Highest Team Totals Record!
The highest team totals in Major League Cricket history paint a vivid picture of a league where big hitting is the norm and any total under 180 feels like a disappointment.
The San Francisco Unicorns’ 269/5 remains the gold standard of MLC batting excellence, but Los Angeles, Seattle, Texas, MI New York, and Washington have all shown they can post monster scores on any given night.
With MLC growing season by season, it is only a matter of time before these records are challenged, and perhaps broken, by the next wave of batting brilliance.
